March 16, 2018 - Reading time: 2 minutes

We arrived in Streaky Bay at approximately midday, having stopped at both Venus Bay and Murphy’s Haystack. The latter is well worth a visit and gives a great insight into how the land has weathered over millions of years. We had booked into the Streaky Bay foreshore Caravan Park for three nights, which would allow us to replenish our water supplies, electricity and celebrate Maureen’s birthday. However, on arrival we were warned that a large colony of Starlings had also taken up residence and were creating havoc by pooing everywhere – the evidence was all over the roads, caravans, boats and cars. We were promised that our site was not too bad – which turned out to be correct, thankfully.

The Streaky Bay hotel was a favourite of ours from a previous trip to the area and we were both looking forward to a pub meal which turned out to be excellent. On Sunday we awoke later than normal and proceeded to tour Point Labatt , which is home to a large colony of Australian and New Zealand Sea lions. It was fascinating watching them play naturally in the shallow pools a number even did somersaults in the water. On the way home we checked out Speeds point, to see if it was a spot we called fishing in undies! Thankfully, it was and camping is allowed so we return here on Tuesday for another attempt to catch the famous King George Whiting.

Unfortunately our return to the campgrounds coincided with the arrival of 40 kmph winds which kept us occupied overnight. These winds did not abate, so we decided to visit Smokey Bay approximately 60kms away and check out the oysters. What a bargain, 3 dozen oysters for $30 plus a lesson in shucking- they even gave us tasters first. Magnificent. On the way home we made the decision to move to Speeds point on Tuesday as it would be protected, at least to some extent from the southerly winds. the view down to Point Labatt and Sea Lions Murphy Haystacks View south from Point Labatt cheeky seagull at the Streaky Bay Hotel